Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
27.3 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arab, AL
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Grant, AL
Muhammad Nabeel
Arab, AL to Grant, AL is 27.3 miles and takes about 40 minutes via AL 69, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and the state of Alabama. It's a straightforward drive that's perfect for a quick excursion or as part of a larger itinerary. You'll encounter a mix of road types, so it's not a pure highway cruise, but the duration makes it manageable even with a bit of slower driving.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AL 69 | 9.4 mi | 13m |
| Florida Short Route | 7.4 mi | 8m |
| Cathedral Caverns Highway | 5.1 mi | 8m |
| Guntersville Road | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Blount Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Paddle Wheel Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Arab, AL and Grant, AL.
Start on AL 69
Turn right onto AL 69
Continue on AL 69
Turn left onto US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431; AL 79
Continue on US 431
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
Continue on CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Continue on CR 5
Arrive at destination
3 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 21.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto AL 69 / Guntersville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 431; AL 79 / Blount Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Cathedral Caverns Highway
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.20 one way
$8.39 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.32 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| premium | $4.65 | $4.99 | $9.99 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.75 | $11.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
| Efficient EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.39 | $1.09 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.82 | $1.75 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Arab on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Grant on Wednesday
Local time
3:08 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
About 35% of this route is on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 9.4 miles on AL 69 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect to encounter a mix of highway cruising and more local road driving as you make your way. This means you'll likely see more at-grade intersections and potentially slower speeds as you get closer to Grant.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near AL 69 / Guntersville Road.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arab, AL to Grant, AL is easy. At 40m with 35% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (AL 69 / Guntersville Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (US 431; AL 79 / Blount Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 21.7 miles (Cathedral Caverns Highway): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
680 ft
Total Descent
558 ft
Highest Point
1,245 ft
~25.3 mi in
Elevation Range
642 ft
Founded 1882
Arab (pronounced AY-rab) is a small town in North Alabama.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 27.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (35%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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